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Can you imagine what would happen if Roman Reigns beats the Undertaker at WrestleMania? If you think the boos are loud now, you haven't heard anything yet. I'm writing this in Washington, D.C. and have no doubt the collective jeers will reverberate all the way up here from Orlando. Is that even a possibility? According to my WWE journalism brethren, yes. And a very good one at that.
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Is there any way that Brock Lesnar doesn't finally triumph over Goldberg to capture the WWE Universal Title? As we see it, no. But, there are 13 matches on the WrestleMania card, and if there's one thing we should know about WWE when it comes to the granddaddy of 'em all — anything is possible.
Picking the matches with me as always are my fellow wrestling insiders. They'll be baking in the hot Orlando sun this weekend.
Aaron Oster (@TheAOster) – Pro wrestling contributor, Rolling Stone and Baltimore Sun; Host, Jobbing Out Podcast
Pick record: 11-4 (Note: Didn't pick Royal Rumble)
Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) – Pro wrestling contributor, Miami Herald and Channel Guide Magazine
Pick record: 14-9
Chuck Carroll (@ChuckCarrollWLC) – Pro wrestling contributor, CBS Local Sports
Pick record: 10-13
WWE Championship Match
Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Randy Orton
Aaron: This could go either way. My head says Orton. My heart says Bray. And in this case, I just hope they let Bray shine here. Pick: Bray Wyatt
Scott: There is still more mileage with Bray Wyatt as champion. I wouldn't be surprised to see some interference from other Wyatt Family members. Pick: Bray Wyatt
Chuck: Randy Orton wouldn't gain much by winning the WWE Championship, but Bray Wyatt getting a signature win would solidify his status as one of the dominant forces in WWE. The gold was a long time coming for him, and his patience should be rewarded with a longer run as champion. Pick: Bray Wyatt
Universal Championship Match
Goldberg (c) vs. Brock Lesnar
Aaron: Brock is winning this match. He's not losing AGAIN. The only question is does him winning close out the show, or will there be a twist? Pick: Brock Lesnar
Scott: There is no way Brock Lesnar would lose in such decisive fashion at Survivor Series and get dominated by Bill Goldberg if there wasn't some retribution. And it's happening on the biggest stage possible. The real questions hereare how long the match will be and if we are going to see something or someone after it concludes. Pick: Brock Lesnar
Chuck: I like Goldberg a tremendous amount. He used to come on a former show of mine each week. But I think that his time as Universal Champion is about to come to a close. I hope it's not the last we see of him, but I think it'll be the last we see of him as champion. Pick: Brock Lesnar
The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns
Aaron: The past month has screamed a Roman heel turn. And what better way to turn heel than by beating the Deadman at WrestleMania, particularly if you either cheat, or just completely brutalize Undertaker? Pick: Roman Reigns
Scott: This is the perfect opportunity to solidify Roman Reigns as a heel if WWE wants to go in that direction. I can see Reigns defeating Undertaker in some shady way. Imagine the boos then. Pick: Roman Reigns
Chuck: "If Cena Roman Wins We Riot." There's a better than good chance we'll see a few of those signs sprinkled in the crowd at Camping World Stadium. My colleagues are bullish on Reigns here. I'm see Roman's stock as bearish in this one. Plus, I'm just trying to keep the peace. Pick: The Undertaker
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John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. The Miz & Maryse
Aaron: Somehow this has become one of the most anticipated matchups due to the strong promo work by Cena and Miz. Even though it'll be brutal to see Miz lose after the verbal beatdown he suffered on Tuesday, there's no way Cena is losing this. Pick: Cena & Bella
Scott: John Cena and Nikki Bella are the clear favorites here, but The Miz and Maryse have built this one up masterfully. I wouldn't be surprised if Al Roker interferes in this to get that Today Show rub. Question is: will we see Cena really propose to Nikki? Pick: Cena & Bella
Chuck: There are unconfirmed rumors that Nikki Bella is retiring after this match. I'm not sold that is the case. I'm also not sold that Cena will propose after they win, but it would make for a nice WrestleMania moment that the Today Show can replay again and again. Of course they already have that with Al Roker involved. Pick: Cena & Bella
Shane McMahon vs. AJ Styles
Aaron: I'm very surprised that this isn't a street fight. It certainly changes the dynamics of the match. However, the one thing that should not be in doubt is that AJ will walk out the winner. Pick: AJ Styles
Scott: This is going to be a fun match with some insane spots (Especially when there is a stage setup involving a freakin' rollercoaster!). However, can't see any scenario playing out where Styles doesn't win. Shane McMahon has nothing to gain with a victory here. Pick: AJ Styles
Chuck: AJ Styles
Shane McMahon's childhood friend and former Mean Street Posse member Pete Gas told me that the SmackDown Live General Manager is an adrenalin junkie. His whole in-ring career has been based off of lethal leaps and cross-ring trashcan stomps. We'll see something spectacular, but AJ wins. Anything else would lack complete logic. Pick: AJ Styles
RAW Women's Championship Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match
Bayley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax
Aaron: The booking of this has thrown me so off. Everyone involved has been booked pretty terribly. I'll say the champ retains, simply because a loss after months of losses and dirty wins would really hurt her. But a Sasha win is very plausible. Pick: Bayley
Scott: Really don't want to see the Women's Championship continue the hot-potato game, so going with Bayley. A hint of dissension with Sasha Banks and Bayley is possible as well. Pick: Bayley
Chuck: A win for Charlotte would ascend the queen of pay-per-views back to the throne. You're going to see some sort of shenanigans between Bayley and Sasha Banks. I think whatever that turns out to be will cost them the match and allow Charlotte to get the win. Pick: Charlotte
United States Championship Match
Chris Jericho (c) vs. Kevin Owens
Aaron: The only reason Kevin Owens should have lost the Universal title was because he's going to win the U.S. title. We love Jericho. Jericho has to lose. Pick: Kevin Owens
Scott: Chris Jericho is getting ready to tour with Fozzy and turn his attention to his music once again. So I'm going with Owens in this match. Jericho also has no problem putting over the current crop of talent (Fandango). Pick: Kevin Owens
Chuck: K.O. Mania. This will be the Kevin Owens Show without a doubt. Jericho is a true veteran who enjoys putting over the young guys, and this is Owens' time to shine. This last run has been Y2J's best run in years, and it's been incredibly enjoyable to watch. Now he's gotta go be a rock star, and for those about to rock, we salute you. Pick: Kevin Owens
Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
Aaron: Is there a way to have Rollins lose without looking bad? Sure. But this story needs a Rollins win here. Pick: Seth Rollins
Scott: Seth Rollins has got to go over here with the way the story has played out. A win over Triple H at WrestleMania is equivalent to a championship in my book. An almost passing of the torch. Pick: Seth Rollins
Chuck: There is no way this match ends cleanly. Of course, it wasn't designed to anyway. But in the end I see Seth Rollins getting the win and going on to feud with Samoa Joe. That way they can to milk the angle, and it give's Joe an A-list talent to work with. Pick: Seth Rollins
Intercontinental Championship Match
Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Baron Corbin
Aaron: The IC title scene has gotten a little stale. Corbin winning feels right for this moment, though I'm not sure that it will be a long reign. Pick: Baron Corbin
Scott: WWE has been high on Baron Corbin these days, so I'm going with the "Lone Wolf" to secure the IC title. At the same time, something is needed to bring Dean Ambrose back to the forefront. Pick: Baron Corbin
Chuck: There is just something about the Baron Corbin character that is missing. It falls a bit flat with me in the same way Apollo Crews does. Both are phenomenally talented, but I haven't seen the "it" factor from either yet. And while Ambrose's character may be a little stale at the moment, he's still a viable champion. Pick: Dean Ambrose
RAW Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Ladder Match
Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (c) vs. Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. Cesaro & Sheamus
Aaron: Can you picture a better way to get the crowd hot than starting the show with a ladder match, and having Enzo and Cass come out on top? Pick: Enzo & Cass
Scott: I simply want Enzo and Big Cass to finally win the championships, and WrestleMania is the perfect place for it to happen. Although, when the dust settles, the question is if we will see someone left "Broken." Pick: Enzo & Cass
Chuck: Enzo and Cass have earned this. They seemed to be the heir apparent to the tag titles before Enzo was knocked unconscious during a freak in-ring accident nearly a year ago. They are enormously popular, and their promo in front of a sold-out stadium Sunday is going to be epic. To Scott's point, if the Hardys return, I see them going to SmackDown to breathe new life into the tag team division there. Pick: Enzo & Cass
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (Kickoff Match)
Sami Zayn, Braun Strowman, Goldust, R-Truth, Curtis Axel, Dolph Ziggler, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Chad Gable, Jason Jordan, Primo, Epico, Bo Dallas, Jinder Mahal, Rhyno, Heath Slater, Apollo Crews, Mojo Rawley, Big Show, Curt Hawkins, Tyler Breeze, Fandango.
Aaron: Did they really do all of this with Sami Zayn the past two weeks just to have him lose at Mania? Sure, it's possible, but it seems like a mistake. Pick: Sami Zayn
Scott: This match was made for Braun Strowman. It would be a nice feather in the cap for someone in the early part of his career. Sami Zayn is my second pick, since the guy defeated Kevin Owens and has that underdog story going for him. Pick: Braun Strowman
Chuck: WWE is high on Strowman right now, and this could be another feather in his cap. Strowman wins this one and goes on to feud with Roman Reigns. Big Show would be a solid backup, as this is perhaps his final WrestleMania. Pick: Braun Strowman
SmackDown Women's Championship Match (Kickoff Match)
Champion Alexa Bliss to defend against all female SmackDown Live Superstars available to compete
Aaron: Naomi's return definitely put a wrinkle in this. Though I almost feel like if she would win, they would have just given her a big moment at Mania. Thus, I'm going Alexa here. Pick: Alexa Bliss
Scott: I like Alexa Bliss conquering "The World" in the form of all the ladies in the match. It's a nice way to build her up further. At same time, I wouldn't mind watching Naomi win back the gold in her hometown. This should have one or two women from the past involved. Pick: Alexa Bliss
Chuck: Naomi was way over with the crowd when she returned from the knee injury that forced her to vacate the SmackDown Women's Championship. It would be amazing, as her entrance music says, for her to win in her hometown. I don't see that happening here unfortunately. And I think it's possible we'll see a surprise name or two pop up in this match. Pick: Alexa Bliss
WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match (Kickoff Match)
Neville (c) vs. Austin Aries
Aaron: So much of this screams a title win for Aries. Yet, they've actually started to hit a groove with Neville as cruiserweight champ. Do they dare shake it up at this point? Pick: Neville
Scott: This is Austin Aries' WrestleMania debut, and winning the Cruiserweight Championship would be icing on the cake. Neville has been great for the division. Regardless of the outcome, there are more miles WWE can get out of the feud. Pick: Austin Aries
Chuck: Aries made a name for himself in Orlando during a successful stint with Impact Wrestling. Now it's time for him to make an even bigger impact with WWE. This is his WrestleMania moment. And there will definitely be a rematch for these guys. So stay tuned… Pick: Austin Aries
Chuck Carroll is former pro wrestling announcer and referee turned sports media personality. He once appeared on Monday Night RAW when he presented Robert Griffin III with a WWE title belt in the Redskins locker room.
Follow him on Twitter @ChuckCarrollWLC.


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College boy Jason Garrett wants his team to spend some time in training camp brushing up on the Pythagorean theorem. His explanation is remarkably logical!
"It's an important thing to understand...If you're running straight from the line of scrimmage, six yards deep, that's a certain depth. It takes you a certain amount of time, but if you're doing it from 10 yards inside and running to that same six yards, that's the hypotenuse of that right triangle. It's longer. So they have to understand that it takes longer to do that. That's an important thing. Quarterbacks need to understand that, too. If you're running this route from here to get to that spot, it's going to be a little longer, you might need to be a little fuller in your drop...We talked about Pythagoras. It's been going for the last few days."
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By Debra Levey Larson, University of Illinois
Real and perceived factors have contributed to lower soybean prices since August and to the weakness since mid-October.
"Since the first of October, November 2011 soybean futures have traded in a range of $1.20, with a high of $12.72," reported University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrel Good. "The price of that contract is currently about in the middle of the recent trading range and $2.50 below the contract high reached on August 31."
Good said early forecasts of another large South American soybean harvest in 2012, partially due to generally favorable weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina in the early part of the planting and growing season, is one reason for the declining price.
"A slow start to the 2011-12 marketing year, domestic soybean crush and lagging soybean oil export sales have also contributed to the negative tone," Good said. "In addition, concerns about world economic and financial conditions have cast a shadow over the future demand for soybeans. The USDA's forecast of the size of the 2011 U.S. harvest increased by 29 million bushels in September, but the October forecast was back near the August forecast."
Expectations about the November yield forecast are mixed, with the average reported expectation near the October forecast of 41.5 bushels. The forecast will be released on November 9, with the final estimate of crop size due to be released on January 12, 2012.
"Another major negative factor for the soybean market has been the perception that export demand for U.S. soybeans is weak," Good said. "The USDA currently forecasts 2011-12 marketing year U.S. soybean exports at 1.375 billion bushels. That is 40 million bushels below the September forecast and 125 million bushels below the record level of exports in 2009-10 and 2010-11. The current pace of exports and export sales are certainly much slower than that of last year."
Good reported that through the first 9 weeks of the current marketing year, soybean export inspections totaled 257 million bushels compared to 393 million bushels during the same period last year. Unshipped export sales of soybeans as of October 27 stood at 484.3 million bushels compared to 752.2 million on the same date last year. Export commitments are lower for all major destinations except Mexico.
"Comparison of the pace of exports and export sales this year to those of last year may not be appropriate for judging the strength of export demand," Good said. "
Last year, export business was concentrated in the early part of the marketing year. Exports during the first quarter of the year accounted for 41.2% of the marketing year total. That compares to the average of 32% in the previous 5 years.
Exports in the first half of the year accounted for 78% of the total. That is similar to the total for the 2009-10 marketing year, but compares to a more typical 67% in the period 2005-06 through 2008-09. Last year, export commitments (shipments plus outstanding sales) in late October accounted for nearly 71% of marketing year exports.
"China was a very aggressive buyer early in the marketing year," Good added.
In the previous 5 years, export commitments in late October accounted for an average of 44.4% of marketing year exports, in a range of 57.5% (2009-10) to 37.7% (2005-06). This year, export commitments as of October 27 represented 49.5% of the current USDA projection of marketing year exports. Except for the past two years, commitments represent the largest percentage of actual marketing year exports since 1997-98. Commitments are 23% larger than at this time in 2008-09, when marketing year exports totaled 1.279 billion bushels.
"There may be reasons to be concerned about soybean export demand, but the current magnitude of sales does not appear to be particularly troublesome," Good said. "The recent pace of sales, however, has been very low."
Good said to reach the USDA projection for the year, new sales will need to average 15.5 million bushels per week from November 2011 through August 2012. For the two weeks ended October 27, new sales averaged only 8 million bushels per week.
The pace of new sales and weekly shipments need to be followed closely to gauge the potential for marketing-year exports. In addition, the monthly Census Bureau export estimates should be monitored, as those are the official export estimates. The estimate of September 2011 exports will be released on November 10.
"Typically, the difference between the USDA export inspection estimates and the Census Bureau estimates are small early in the year," Good said. "In recent years, however, that difference has often become larger later in the marketing year."
Good said by the end of the year, Census Bureau estimates were about 40 million bushels larger than USDA inspection estimates in the three years from 2007-08 through 2009-10. Last year, Census Bureau estimates for the year exceeded export inspections by only 14 million bushels.
The USDA will release new forecasts of U.S. and world soybean production and consumption for the current marketing year on Nov. 9.
"The market appears to be expecting the forecast of U.S. marketing year exports to be below the October forecast," Good said. "A smaller forecast seems premature based on the current status of sales and shipments."
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Terry could not believe it had happened. It did not seem real. She trembled as she sat in the waiting room of the rape trauma center. The previous night, she had been raped in her apartment by a man she had considered a friend. Like many other survivors of rape, Terry faced many decisions in the hours, days, and months following the rape.
Rape involves forced penetration or intercourse. It is one of many types of sexual assault. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that you do not want or agree to, ranging from inappropriate touching to penetration or intercourse. It includes:
Sexual assault can happen in a number of different situations, such as date rape, domestic or intimate partner violence, or violence by a stranger.
The first step for you is to go to a safe place. Next, call the police to report the crime, if this is something you have decided to do. You should then call someone who you can trust, like a close family member or friend. There are also rape hotlines that you can call for support and guidance.
Remember that it is important that the evidence from the crime does not get ruined. Because of this, you will need to avoid:
Take care of yourself by going to the hospital. Many hospitals treat rape survivors without payment up front, even if they have no health insurance. You will be checked and treated for injuries, including internal injuries, as well as pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. This will likely involve blood tests and a pelvic exam and swab. During the exam, evidence will also be collected that may help identify the perpetrator, such as hairs, semen, saliva, clothing, and fibers.
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After sexual assault. Safe Horizon website. Available at: http://www.safehorizon.org/images/uploads/misc/1272296041_After_Sexual_Assault_Bklt.pdf. Accessed January 25, 2016.
Getting help. Rape Treatment Center website. Available at: http://www.911rape.org/getting-help/what-to-do-if-you-are-raped. Accessed January 25, 2016.
If you have been sexually assaulted. After Silence website. Available at: http://www.aftersilence.org/what-to-do.php. Accessed March 11, 2014.
State crime victims compensation. Benefits.gov website. Available at: http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/4416. Accessed January 25, 2016.
Safety planning. Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network website. Available at: http://www.rainn.org/get-information/sexual-assault-prevention/safety-plan. Accessed January 25, 2016.
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Does anyone know how accurate fetal weight measurements are? I am 28.5 weeks and my baby is measuring 1510 grams or 3 lbs 5 oz. At this rate I am going to give birth to a toddler!!! I am a little worried to say the least. This measurment was taken via ultrasound.
asked 24 Nov '09, 02:27
I have always heard that ultrasound estimates are not very accurate. This abstract seems to imply that there are quite a few different methods to arrive at an estimated weight with varying levels of accuracy. In 2006, the New Zealond Medical Journal published study covering one hospital and 1177 infants that concluded the following:
The accuracy of ultrasound estimations of fetal weight performed at Wellington Hospital within 7 days of delivery in term singleton pregnancies was at least similar and sometimes better than that reported in other studies. For one in four women, however, the fetal weight estimation was more than 10% different from the actual birth weight of their infant. Ultrasound measurements had a tendency to overestimate the weight of small infants while underestimating the weight of both large infants and the infants of diabetic mothers. As the reliability of ultrasound estimation of fetal weight to detect larger babies was poor, the use of such an objective measurement in the management of suspected macrosomia in term singleton pregnancies should be avoided.
answered 24 Nov '09, 03:41
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Anecdotally, I've never seen them to be particularly accurate - they are sometimes off as much as a couple pounds for the double-digit monsters. We never gave any credence to the estimate for our second child - and for some reason he had much more sophisticated imaging done (perhaps it was just the standard or the policy at that hospital 3 years after our first - she was imaged several times due to our multiple hurricane evacuations and no medical records etc).
answered 24 Nov '09, 03:33
Cade Roux
When i was 28 weeks they told me my baby was estimated to weigh 4.1 lbs, so in which we expected to have a mamoth child. At 31 weeks the growth rate kept up, and my Dr. decided to induce me at 36 weeks, because my baby measured 8.8 lbs. Yeah, well I gave birth to at 5lb 6 oz baby. Dont get me wrong he is very healthy and strong, but yes, they can be way off!!!! Good luck though!
answered 24 Nov '09, 13:01
Becky 1
I'm shocked that a doctor would choose to induce a preterm labour on the basis of an ultrasound estimate of weight. 8lb 8 oz isn't even that huge.
(24 Nov '09, 13:19) Meg Stephenson
Was the weight measured via ultrasound measurements or just by measuring your stomach?
I don't know any specific statistics on accuracy, but from my personal experience, 2 weeks before I had my twin boys, from an ultrasound they were estimating their weights to be over 6 pounds and they ended up weighing 5lbs 10oz and 5lbs 11oz. So they were not very accurate for me, however, my understanding is that the ultrasound measurements are more accurate than just your physical measurements, but still neither one is an exact science.
answered 24 Nov '09, 02:37
Shannon B
Thanks Shannon, I made an additional note that yes that weight was arrived at via ultrasound.
(24 Nov '09, 02:44) dreamerisme
answered 24 Nov '09, 20:15
My son measured 8 lbs - born 2 days later at 7lbs. For my daughter, they said 8.5 lbs, which I thought strange because my dr. said that the baby didn't feel to be very big. Born 3 weeks after the ultrasound - only 6lbs! Way off! I think it depends on the tech. My third is due in 4 weeks, and they estimated 5lbs 15 oz right now. Seems reasonable, but who knows?
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I know from experience that they are not very accurate. My wife had a fetal weight measurement while she was in early labor; they estimated the baby to be about 8 lbs 3 oz. The baby was born less than 24 hours later at 9 lbs 8 oz. I would not put too much trust in fetal weight measurement.
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My sister-in-law was told at 38 weeks that in the ultrasound her baby weighed over 10 lbs. She stressed for about two days whether she should be induced and then went into labor on her own. At birth her baby weighed just over 5 lbs. Don't get worked up about an ultrasound. My own baby was estimated to be 8 and came out 10 lbs. 3 oz. Doctors should explain the possible inaccuracies when they make the estimation.
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Methylmercury poisoning is brain and nervous system damage from the chemical methylmercury.
Minamata Bay disease; Basra poison grain poisoning
Methylmercury is a type of mercury ("quicksilver"), a metal that is liquid at room temperature. Most compounds containing mercury are poisonous. Methylmercury has been used to preserve seed grain, which is fed to animals. Methylmercury may also form in water when other forms of mercury in the water react with certain bacteria.
Methylmercury poisoning has occurred after people have eaten meat from animals fed seed grain or fish from waters contaminated with methylmercury (such as Minamata Bay in Japan). Because of many industrial uses, including the manufacture of fluorescent lights, batteries, polyvinyl chloride, and latex paint, mercury is a common pollutant of air and water.
Unborn babies and infants are very sensitive to methylmercury's effects. Methylmercury causes central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) damage. How bad the damage is depends on how much poison gets into the body. Many of the symptoms of mercury poisoning are similar to those seen in cerebral palsy. In fact, methylmercury is thought to cause a form of cerebral palsy.
The FDA recommends that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers avoid fish that may contain unsafe levels of methylmercury. Such fish include swordfish, king mackerel, shark, or tilefish. (Infants should not be given these fish, either.) You should not eat any of these fish caught by friends and family. Check with your local or state health department for warnings against locally caught, noncommercial fish.
Some health care providers have raised concerns about ethyl mercury (thiomersal), a chemical used in some vaccines. However, research shows that childhood vaccines do not lead to dangerous mercury levels in the body. Vaccines used in children today only contain trace amounts of thiomersal. Thiomersal-free vaccines are available.
Tests will vary depending on the symptoms that occur.
Methylmercury damage is irreversible. Treatment is determined by the severity of the condition and is similar to that given for cerebral palsy. The patient should be removed from the source of exposure. Treatment may involve:
The symptoms are irreversible; however, they do not usually worsen unless there is a new exposure to methylmercury.
Complications depend on the severity of the condition, and the specific symptoms (such as blindness or deafness).
Methylmercury poisoning has been linked to an increased heart attack rate.
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
Avoiding any foods contaminated with methylmercury will prevent poisoning. Because of manufacturing, mercury has become so common in the environment that trace amounts of methylmercury are present in many foods from the ocean, including deep-sea tuna. Fortunately, the levels are low enough that most of these foods remain safe.
Avoid contact with mercury-containing industrial products. Contact poison control if you believe you may have been exposed.
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Velez LI, O'Connell EJ. Heavy metals. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al., eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2013:chap 157.


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TimeScapes is the debut film from award-winning cinematographer and director Tom Lowe. The film features stunning slow-motion and timelapse cinematography of the landscapes, people, and wildlife of the American South West. Lowe spent 2 years roaming the Southwest in his Toyota pickup truck shooting the film.
TimeScapes was shot, edited and color-graded at 4K resolution (4096 x 2304 pixels).
It is the world's first movie to be sold to the public as a 4K file. More about 4k
It is also available as a 2560 x 1440 30-inch monitor ready download, on DVD and Blu-Ray, and 480p, 720p, and 1080p downloads.


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The inaugural presentation of a new lecture series at Hope College will both feature and be delivered by members of the family for whom it is named.
Hank Meijer, who is co-chairman and CEO of Meijer Inc., will present "One Immigrant's Odyssey: Hendrik Meijer, from the Old Country to the New Store" on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. at the Haworth Inn and Conference Center through the college's new Meijer Lecture Series.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
The Meijer Lecture Series is an endowed lectureship established through the support of the Meijer Foundation. Coordinated by the Joint Archives of Holland, the lecturership will bring a noted historian to Hope annually to deliver a free lecture to the Hope and Holland communities.
A Dutch immigrant, Hendrik Meijer and his 14-year-old son Fred opened the first Meijer store in 1934 in Greenville. Today Meijer Inc. operates a chain of 181 self-service combination supermarket-discount department stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
Hank Meijer, who is Hendrik Meijer's grandson and Fred's son, joined the family retail business at the age of 11 as a bagger. After serving as a reporter for a southeast Michigan suburban newspaper group, he became editor and later publisher of "The Crier," a weekly newspaper in Plymouth. He rejoined Meijer in 1979 as assistant advertising director and became marketing director in 1983.
His publications include the book "Thrifty Years," a biography of Hendrik Meijer published in 1984. His articles on Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg have been published in the "Michigan Historical Review," and he also wrote the entry on the senator for Simon and Schuster's "Encyclopedia of the United States Congress."
Hank Meijer is vice-chair of the Gerald R. Ford Museum Foundation and vice president of the Grand Rapids Area Council for the Humanities, and serves on the boards of Fifth Third Bank, the Kettering Foundation and the Food Marketing Institute.
The Haworth Inn and Conference Center is located at 225 College Ave., between Ninth and 10th streets.


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Sunny days - Time to say goodbye to coats and mittens. Hello, sunscreen! With my pale, sensitive skin I'm always on the look-out for great sunscreen products. Without sunscreen I turn a nice shade of red in a matter of minutes. My family recently had the chance to try out a non-aerosol kids spray sunscreen by KINeSYS. Typically, we use a lotion sunscreen so using this particular type was a whole new experience.
KINeSYS Kids SPF 30 Spray Sunscreen features a number of attributes that I look for when purchasing sunscreens:
• Oil, Alcohol, PABA, Preservative and Paraben-freeThe product sprays on a lot like water in a spritzer. I found that at first when you apply it the sunscreen feels slightly greasy but after it dries, you can't tell you have sunscreen on at all. To apply I held the nozzle 6-8 inches above the skin, depressed the sprayer and moved the container in a sweeping motion over the skin. To apply to the face, all I did was spray a little on my hand and rub it on. (Please refer to manufacturer for complete instructions and product information KINeSYS application demonstration video) It takes a few minutes for the product to dry. The 4-oz bottle is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. The manufacturer suggests that you apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure.
• Non-comedogenic (won't block pores)
• Hypoallergenic (great for sensitive skin)
• UVA and UVB protection
• Water and Sweat-resistant
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My kids loved getting sprayed! My one-year-old laughed like someone was tickling him and every time he sees the KINeSYS bottle he wants me to spray him. We've only had two nice sunny days here since we received the product in the mail, but in our trial runs no one ended up with a sunburn after using the product. I noticed that I did have to pay close attention while I was applying the product to make sure I covered all areas of the skin. I imagine with practice the application process will come more naturally.
We also had the opportunity to try the new Girls SPF 30 Sunscreen with a light vanilla and green tea scent. My preschool daughter of course loved the pink bottle and liked having her "own" sunscreen. I'm not usually a big fan of scented products, but I do like the way this one smells girly without being too strong. I'm interested to see how both products fare at the pool this summer.
My favorite attribute? According to their website, the KINeSYS company says they produce a safe sunscreen and care about the environment. I never realized that some sunscreens contain undesirable ingredients. KINeSYS received the #1 rating for spray sunscreens by Environmental Working Group for high-efficacy/low-hazard ingredients. Check out the Environmental Working Group sunscreen database for further information. KINeSYS products do cost a little bit more than your standard sunscreen, but the ease of use and environmental benefits help make up for the extra cost.
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LibertyFlames.com continues its countdown of the Top 10 Moments of 2013 for Liberty Athletics today, looking at No. 9, softball's win over Longwood at the Big South Championship.
Softball opened play at the 2013 Big South Softball Championship in Rock Hill, S.C., with a 5-3 victory over No. 3 seed and eventual tournament champion Longwood.
The win was the 547th and final victory in the storied coaching career of head softball coach Paul Wetmore. The 20-year head coach helped reinstate the softball program in 1994 and served as the program's first head coach at the Division I level.
During his two-decade tenure, Wetmore guided the Lady Flames to a pair of Big South Softball Championships and NCAA Regional appearances (2002 and 2011) and Big South regular-season titles in 1999, 2000 and 2007. He finished his career as the winningest coach in Liberty Athletics history.
LibertyFlames.com will continue its countdown of the Top 10 Moments of 2013 tomorrow with a look at Moment No. 8. Be sure to check back with LibertyFlames.com each weekday from now until Dec. 31, as we reflect on the Top 10 moments that made 2013 so great for Liberty Athletics.
Liberty Athletics Top 10 Moments of 2013 No. 10 – Opening of Liberty Baseball Stadium on Feb. 23 No. 9 – Softball's win over Longwood, the 547th coaching victory for Paul Wetmore No. 8 – TBA (released on Dec. 20) No. 7 – TBA (released on Dec. 23) No. 6 – TBA (released on Dec. 24) No. 5 – TBA (released on Dec. 25) No. 4 – TBA (released on Dec. 26) No. 3 – TBA (released on Dec. 27) No. 2 – TBA (released on Dec. 30) No. 1 – TBA (released on Dec. 31)
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Conical Antenna
Application ID: 137
Conical antennas are useful for many applications due to their broadband characteristics and relative simplicity.
In this example, we study the antenna impedance and radiation pattern as functions of frequency for a monoconical antenna with a finite ground plane and a 50 ohm coaxial feed. The rotational symmetry allows us to model in 2D, using one of the axisymmetric electromagnetic wave propagation.
Modeling in 2D allows us to use a very fine mesh, which gives excellent accuracy for a wide range of frequencies.
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however, additional products may be required to completely define and model it. Furthermore, this example may also be defined and modeled using components from the following product combinations:
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UGA vs. South Carolina - 7:00 pm ESPN2
UGA at Arkansas - 7:45 pm on ESPN/ESPN2 (TBD)
The other expected but unconfirmed start times are:
UGA vs. Florida - 3:30 pm CBS*
UGA at Georgia Tech - 3:30 ABC (I expect this)
We probably won't hear about the Week 4 home game against Arizona State until after the Oklahoma State game. If we win in Stillwater, our ASU match-up might make the CBS slot at 3:30 pm. If we lose, it should be a later game on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
See Also:
-- Jim's TV Projections - Anti-Orange Page
Georgia Sports Blog
*A CBS executive said publicly a few months ago that the next 15 UGA vs. UF games would air at 3:30. They just haven't confirmed this particular season's game.


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Because of the size and position of the Australian ratings classification for video games (CTC here is a placeholder), Ubisoft had to mirror the image of the Far Cry 3 box art, in order for us to see that poor bastard buried up to his nostrils by that psychopath, posing like a dual-wielding Le Penseur.
Considering all the grief Aussies take for being upside-down, this is a hilariously appropriate solution. Hat tip to Gemini-Phoenix for pointing it out to us in #tips.


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Letter, C. [Robinson] to My Dear S [Sara Robinson]
Author: Robinson, Charles
Date: January 6, 1859
From Washington, D.C., Charles Robinson wrote his wife back home in Lawrence regarding land and railroad issues that he was working on behalf of in the capital. Robinson briefly addresses issues having to do with Indian land disputes, but focuses even more on the competition for railroads being fought out in Washington between Lawrence, Leavenworth, and Kansas City. ". . . Lawrence must fight its own battles . . . . I hope to be able to make Lawrence a point on both roads before we get through." [For more information on this battle over railroads, see I. E. Quastler, "Charting a Course: Lawrence, Kansas, and Its Railroad Strategy, 1854-1872," Kansas History 18 (Spring 1995): 18-33. For a time, civic and business leaders sought to make Lawrence the regional rail center with an aggressive promotion's plan, but they ultimately, and perhaps inevitably, lost the prize to Kansas City; this piece is largely drawn from the author's 1979 book-length study, The Railroads of Lawrence.]
Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: Charles & Sara Robinson Collection, # 488, Box 1, Folder 7
Item Number: 101178 Number of images: 2
Keywords: Atchison, Kansas Territory; Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896; Indian Affairs, Commissioner of; Indian floats; Jenkins, Gaius; Kansas City, Missouri; Leavenworth, Kansas Territory; Robinson, Charles, 1818-1894; Robinson, Sara T. L. (Sara Tappan Lawrence), 1827-1911; School lands; Stevens, Robert S.; United States. Commissioner of Indian Affairs; United States. General Land Office
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (WJLA/CNN) - A former Maryland police officer is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump after serving a 10-year prison sentence for ordering her K-9 to bite and hold a suspect.
Stephanie Mohr, a former Prince George's County Police officer, was the subject of protests 20 years ago, as she walked into federal court to face sentencing. At the time, the entire police agency was under federal scrutiny.
Five years earlier, in 1995, Mohr ordered her K-9 officer to bite and hold a suspect, who was allegedly fleeing the scene after trying to break into a building. The suspect was captured. The bite wound on his calf needed stitches.
Mohr defends her actions to this day. She has always claimed she was only doing her job.
"I had to make a decision, a decision to use a certain amount of force during an arrest, and that decision has had catastrophic consequences," she said.
A jury determined that Mohr's actions were unlawful. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. She had a 2-year-old son.
"He was the only thing that was in my mind," she said.
Mohr served her time but remains bitter. She is speaking publicly for the first time in nearly a decade because she hopes to win a presidential pardon, with the assistance of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund.
"We believe very firmly that she was wrongfully convicted, that she was charged to pursue a political end that the Justice Department, at the time, needed to pursue against Prince George's County, and she became a scapegoat," said Jason Johnson with the legal fund.
Even though she is out of prison, Mohr says she continues to be punished. She hopes Trump hears her story and rights what she has always viewed as a wrong.
"The conviction follows you around. It invades every aspect of your life, personal and professional," she said. "Nothing has gone my way. Nothing has worked, and this is the last logical step."
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With home prices moving ahead at a healthy clip, some single residents of Toronto are choosing to purchase a property with a friend or relative.
"I've had a number of clients over the years enter into this type of agreement," says Nadine de Palma, financial advisor with Edward Jones in Toronto.
"A lot of individuals, particularly younger adults, feel as if they have been priced out of the market so go in with a friend or a sibling to purchase the property. I see that as a trend that is going to gain momentum."
However, whether you are purchasing with a friend or relative, Ms. de Palma says this is essentially a business deal.
"If you're looking at buying a property together, friends are no different from business partners. Consult a lawyer and consider what you are doing," says Ray Leclair, real estate lawyer and vice-president of Title Plus at Law Pro in Toronto. "The parties could enter into an agreement … they should consider that they are business partners. The business is owning a house."
Mr. Leclair says the agreement should cover who pays for what in terms of purchasing and maintaining the house, as well as how the property will be divided if the friends decide to go their separate ways.
"With two young people starting out, if one dies or becomes incapacitated, you can be sure that the parents or the brothers or sisters are going to be in there," Mr. Leclair says. "That's where you want to have the agreement in place. If you don't have the agreement, you get a family member or litigation lawyer to settle the issue and that's never a good thing. It is worth talking to a real estate lawyer prior to, and not litigation lawyers after the fact."
Ms. de Palma says planning is key.
"I always start off by saying we cannot predict life so we have to plan for it. I recommend two plans … your financial plan and your risk management plan," she says.
The financial plan covers how best to finance the purchase as well as examining how one party would continue to live in the home if the other owner wanted out of the agreement, Ms. de Palma explains.
"The other plan that I feel is important is a risk management plan. [There is the] possibility of becoming disabled or suffering a critical illness before aged 55. While most recover, it can be financially devastating," Ms. de Palma says. "I encourage individuals to look at life insurance, disability and critical illness. It allows that individual to maintain their half" of the property.
Mr. Leclair says individuals buying property together should take this as an opportunity to look over all their documentation.
"They should be looking at their domestic contract if they have one, their wills, their powers of attorney to make sure they are consistent," Mr. Leclair says. "If in my will I say everything goes to 'Jane,' yet my interest in my property I want to go to the person I am buying with, they would not be consistent at that point. Make sure all of your legal documents deal with the same assets in the same way."


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The final of Bellator's Season 7 lightweight tournament is set following Friday's Bellator 81 event.
Video highlights of the two semifinal-tourney bouts, as well as two other main-card fights, now are available.
They include Marcin Held's second-round submission win over veteran Rich Clementi, as well as Dave Jansen's close split-decision victory over Ricardo Tirloni, in the two semifinal fights.
Bellator 81 took place at Ryan Center at The University of Rhode Island in Kingston. The MTV2-televised main card followed prelims on Spike.com.
Held continued his streak of going after opponents' legs when he finally caught Clementi with a toehold in the second round and forced him to tap. Held has five straight wins, including a pair of heel-hook submissions to go with the toehold.
Jansen and Tirloni slugged it out for three close rounds, but it was the American who picked up the split-decision nod with a pair of 29-28 scores to one for the Brazilian. Jansen breathed a sigh of relief as his name was called out.
He and Held are now each a win away from $100,000 in total pay and a guaranteed title shot.
Also on the main card, two-time featherweight-tournament finalist Marlon Sandro got back in the win column with a first-round submission victory over Dustin Neace. And Perry Filkins had a successful and memorable Bellator debut with a win over Germany's Jonas Billstein.
Check out the highlights above.
For full coverage of Bellator 81, check out the MMA Events section of MMAjunkie.com.


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pls explain pull-up or down, im a total newbie
so i checked connections all is good, theres definitely power going to to programmer. multimeter shows 4.95.could the programmer be faulty?
I don't think it's pullups/pulldowns According to the data sheet it's just a SPI bus with some extra stuff to hold reset low. They don't show any pullup/pulldown resistors in the pinout.


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Mt. Lebanon student's challenge to graduation ban denied
A Mt. Lebanon High School senior who was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia -- but has not been convicted -- cannot walk with the rest of his graduating class.
An Allegheny County judge denied Mitchell Klemencic's request to stop the school from barring him from commencement ceremonies under its policy for non-school-related drug and alcohol violations.
Klemencic's lawyer said the 30-day prohibition went beyond the school district's authority to punish the student. The district's lawyer countered by saying that Klemencic isn't being deprived of an education.
The policy says "high standards of conduct and citizenship are essential for students," and participation in commencement and other extracurricular activities is considered a privilege, not a right.
A written statement from a school spokeswoman on Thursday said, "The district has consistently enforced this policy with all students. The high school administration informs students of the policy on multiple occasions in school. Students sign a statement that acknowledges that they read and understand the policies in the student handbook, which includes the policy on Non-School Related Drug and Alcohol Violations."
Klemencic, 18, was charged in connection with an incident that did not happen on school property. His case is pending.
Klemencic said he's disappointed that he can't walk with his class next month, but he won't appeal the decision by Judge Judith Friedman.


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A belated Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Racerhead is coming to you on "Black Friday," which is a uniquely modern American holiday/marketing tool. My son Vance was up at 5 to go try and score a Wii U (no luck) and my wife's women's clothing boutique had shoppers inside at the crack of dawn. (If you're looking for something for the Monster Girl in your life, check out http://www.shopparkandmadison.com/ .)And if you're just looking for something simple and easy—and staying at home—check out www.supercrossonline.com to get your 2013 tickets!
Thanksgiving in America also means the Winter Olympics (Mini O's) are going off down in Florida at Gatorback Cycle Park, a motocross tradition that dates back the seventies. It's a week-long event that includes Supercross and Motocross, and it acts as a combination of the last-big-race-of-the-year and preview for next year's competitions. The whole event has a great family atmosphere and is a great way to spend a week racing and enjoying the holiday. Chris O'Neal and Rob Koy have been sending in updates and photos, so look for those on the main page. Sounds like Star Racing Yamaha's Cooper Webb was the main man in SX, along with Lucas Oil/Troy Lee Designs Honda's Shane McElrath in the A class. Other standouts so far have included GEICO Honda riders Matt Bisceglia and Jordon Smith, KTM riders Dakota Alix, Jordan Bailey and Brock Papi, Suzuki-mounted Jace Owen, and Yamaha-supported Paul Coates and Chase Sexton. And then the real shocker so far has been a rare loss for California mini cycle prodigy Ryder DiFrancesco, who was beaten by New Yorker Nick Ramono!
Looking ahead to 2013, there were lots of changes in the line-ups happening this week, from Dean Wilson landing on his feet (albeit back where he started in 2012) to Marvin Musquin getting himself a gear makeover. There was also the announcement that Tyla Rattray would be staying with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki to race 250 SX and the 450 Class in the Lucas Oil Motocross Series. Add fellow veteran Martin Davalos to that team, as well as Wilson, Darryn Durham and rookie-to-be Justin Hill, and you might have the most age diversified team Mitch Payton has ever fielded in 2013.
Star Racing Yamaha's Cooper Webb has been a force down at the Mini O's thus far.
Rob Koy photo
Vurbmoto has added another superb video to their Platinum Series. TwoTwo Motorsports Honda's Chad Reed let the boys trail him and his family for an afternoon of riding and bench-racing at his private practice facility near Dade City, Florida. Reed, who has been doing a little off-season racing in his native Australia, is starting to pick up his strength and speed as the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship nears. Set aside 4 minutes, 23 seconds to watch this gem—several times, actually!
As for guys like Ryan Villopoto, Ryan Dungey, James Stewart, Kevin Windham, Trey Canard and the other big-hitters, they are out there somewhere doing what everyone else is doing: getting down to business and getting ready for Anaheim. Stewart just hosted his Champions Ride Day from the James Stewart AMA Spring Amateur Championships at Freestone Raceway in Wortham, Texas, where class winners were invited to come and race prior to the Mini O's.
James Stewart's Champions Ride Day went off last weekend with winners from the James Stewart AMA Spring Championship getting to spend an afternoon at his house and on his track in Florida
One of the nicest guys you will ever meet at the motocross races (or really anywhere else, for the matter) made a big decision this week. Ryan Morais announced his retirement from professional racing ten months after his frightening crash at the Los Angeles Supercross with Trey Canard and Weston Peick. His announcement was as follows:
Family, Friends, and Fans,
It is time for me to announce my retirement as a professional motocross racer. The opportunity to be a professional racer over the last 10 years has been an incredible journey. I would like to thank my family, friends, sponsors and fans for all of the support, encouragement and love that I have received over the years. Now that I am putting up my boots, I am excited to focus on the next chapter in my life. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I get to announce I will be the Star Racing Yamaha's Team manager, test rider and rider coach. I look forward to seeing you all at the races!
After a job well done, Ryan Morais announced his retirement from professional racing this week.
Simon Cudby photo
Over the course of more than a decade, Ryan Morais came agonizingly close to winning, landing on the podium more than a dozen times in 250 SX, only to never hoist a first-place trophy. He came into the sport as a highly-successful amateur, moving from the Schoolboy ranks right onto to Jeremy McGrath's Chaparral Yamaha team. But Morais didn't make it out of his first pro SX practice before crashing himself onto the sidelines for the rest of the season. That started a long and difficult list of injuries that would plague Morais throughout his career, though what he lacked in on-track success he more than made up in outright respect and admiration from his fellow riders and the industry as a whole. Having known Ryan since he was a Yamaha support rider on an 80, throughout his entire career, I think he will make an excellent manager moving forward, just like past pros like Larry Brooks, Erik Kehoe, Casey Lytle, Forrest Butler and others have done. On behalf of everyone at Racer X Online, we congratulate Ryan on his long career and wish him luck in the future.
Check out all of Ryan Morais' career finishes right here in the Racer X Vault.
Speaking of The Vault, I had a chance to attend the AMA Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame induction ceremony last Friday night in Las Vegas. There was some worry at first that the whole ceremony would be overshadowed by the Nobby Clark voting fiasco, but Hall of Fame Chairman Jeff Heininger made a heartfelt apology to Mr. Clark, who was on hand to be inducted, and Clark accepted, joking that he must have done something special to be inducted twice in the same year!
Jimmy Ellis returned to the U.S. for the first time in thirty years to be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame.
Besides Clark, who was a road racing wrench for such iconic legends as Kenny Roberts, Giacomo Agostini and the late Mike Hailwood, the Hall of Fame inducted 1975 AMA Supercross Champion Jimmy Ellis, WMX pioneer Sue Fish, the versatile off-roader and motorcrosser Ty Davis, AMA flagger Al Wilcox, motorcycle restorer Brian Slark, and the late Rod Bush, who won gold medals as an ISDT rider, then joined the business and eventually become the President of KTM North America. Much of the KTM brass were on hand to support Rod's induction, including his successor Jon-Erik Burleson, Red Bull KTM team manager Roger DeCoster, and KTM's Global President Stefan Pierer. Also participating in the ceremony was On Any Sunday director Bruce Brown, who was on hand to introduce two of the three stars of his seminal motorcycle film, Malcolm Smith and Mert Lawwill. (The third, the actor Steve McQueen, died back in 1980 due to cancer.)
WMX pioneer Sue Fish was also inducted into the Hall of Fame.
On Saturday there was a giant Concourse D'Elegance featuring all kinds of beautiful old motorcycles, and it was attended by the likes of Jimmy Ellis, Kenny Roberts, "King Richard" Burleson, Barry Higgins, Mark Blackwell, Bud Ekins, former AMA Pro Rookie of the Year Kevin Foley, Racer X's own Scott Wallenberg and many more. There was also a live taping of the Bike Week Radio Show featuring Broc Glover, Jimmy Wooldridge and my old Cycle News boss Paul Carruthers. You can listen to the archived shows right here.
Finally, on Saturday night, it was off to The Orleans for the final round of EnduroCross, which means another amazing performance by KTM's Taddy Blazusiak. It's also a fun time, and we ran into the likes of Hart & Carmichael Racing's Kenny Watson, Husqvarna off-road's Fred Andrews, Kawasaki's Reid Nordeen, LeBig, Damien Ercole and Adam Booth of Dirt Rider, and Cycle News' Sean Finley (thanks for the tickets, Sean!)
Add it all up—the Hall of Fame ceremony, the bike show, the bench-racing and the EnduroCross—and try to make it out to the big weekend in 2013. With a certain #4 from Tallahassee going on the ballot next year, here's guessing that it will be quite a fun weekend!
Roger DeCoster is handed an original painting by moto artist Rob Kinsey.
During the Youthstream Awards at the Motocross of Nations last month Roger DeCoster was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award for his success as Team USA manager, as well as a large scale canvas painting of Roger with the Chamberlain Trophy and several of the key members of Team USA over the years: Danny "Magoo" Chandler, Johnny O'Mara, Jeff Stanton, Jeff Ward, Ricky Johnson, David Bailey, Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto. Several other Team USA alumni, including Ron Lechien, Chuck Sun and Ryan Hughes, also signed the painting.
Speaking of Magoo, Brett Coulson snapped this sign on Highway 1 in Oregon and posted it on Facebook.
There was a lot of interesting news out of Europe this week, as Youthstream and the FIM changed up the FIM World Motocross Championships as they prepare to expand into new territories in 2013. The expense of travel as well as the huge differences in speed between the Grand Prix stars and local racers from places like Qatar, Thailand, Brazil and Mexico has become a general problem. Only twenty riders in either class usually attend the "flyaway" races, and the solution to these half-full gates is to have each class (MX1 and MX2) race one moto on their own, and then combine the GP riders for one big "SuperFinal" race, ala the mixed motos at the Motocross of Nations. They are also doing away with the controversial green-mesh fencing that surrounds the tracks and tends to tackle riders when they touch it with their wheels. And the 23-year-old age max for the MX2 class at the MXoN is no more, which means we can send Mike Brown or Steve Lamson to Germany next year for Team USA! (Just kidding.)
The Mr. Motorcycles Raceway in Harrisville, New Zealand.
Check out this ariel photo of Mr. Motorcycles Raceway at Harrisville, New Zealand. It was founded by Tony Cooksley as a club member in 1976. It is National track for NZ MX Championship round in 2012 and will again be one in 2013. I mention this because I got a note from my Kiwi friend Sharon Cox about Cooksley's four-year career in motocross, having raced all over the world, well into his fifties. His most recent success was managing the New Zealand team at the 2012 Motocross of Nations, which marked the last race of the great Josh Coppins' career. Besides winning an FIM World Veterans Motocross Championship in the +51 class, it was one of the highlights of his own career. And this track is a fine testament to his legacy!
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Todd Huffman of the MX Files is trying to pull together a team to help produce a documentary film on the motorcycle racing legend John Penton, who forever changed off-road and motocross racing with his development and import of Penton motorcycles from KTM back in the late sixties and seventies. The film will be narrated by none other than Lyle Lovett, a legend in his own right, albeit a musical one. Check out the flyer below if you want to get involved...
Every now and then an interesting video or race story will pop up on my screen that stands out from others. On Wednesday morning the injured Andrew Fredrickson (broken tib-fib in Mexico) sent along this no-budget Swedish riding video called "Whiplo" (with two periods over the O) by Niklas Nilsson. It's a little out there—like Travis Pastrana's Nitro Circus meets Swedish cable TV, or as they call it in Canada, "Trailer Park Boys"—but it's really funny and entertaining. These guys aren't exactly Torsten Hallman and Ake Jonsson, but their love of moto and friendship and creativity are obvious. Just put the ear-muffs on the kids because some of that Swedish gangsta rap gets saucy.
Whiplo has modest riding talent, great edits, funny bits and the first-ever tattoo-on-the-track scene in modern motocross cinematography.
If the old Trailer Park Boys lived in Sweden, these would be their show...
Last weekend Kuwait won the UAE's first Arab Motocross Championship, which took place in Dubai. Check out the full report here.Reigning WMX World Champion Chiara Fontanesi has ventured into the world of FMX. The 18-year-old Italian, who swept both motos at the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season finale at Lake Elsinore in her WMX debut, is hoping to compete in the 2013 X Games, reports Ricky Monti of ESPN. Check out the full article with photos here.
Speaking of WMX, look for a press release early next week on how Women's Motocross will fit into the schedule for the 2013 Lucas Oil Motocross Series.
In case you missed it, here's another look at Edgar Torronteras' ridiculous whip at the Paris-Bercy Supercross.
If you like your motorcycle videos in the slow-motion variety, with very well-dressed riders on vintage bikes, and including the occasional ladies tug-o-war and jumps over a campfire, well, you've got to check out See See Motorcycles vid right here.
Beautiful Puch on display as part of the Concourse D'Elegance motorcycle show on Saturday at Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Nothing from Ping, who is out at the A Day in the Dirt at Glen Helen, another Thanksgiving Tradition in motocross, and crew this week, so that's if for this holiday weekend edition of Racerhead. Enjoy the rest of it, thanks for stopping by. See you at the races.


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As the costs of education continue to soar, a growing number of young people are considering Canadian colleges where the tuition is a fraction of what students pay in the U.S. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.
MONTREAL, Canada -- Eric Andreasen is a college student from Portland, Maine, who has his sights set on a career working for a lawmaker in the nation's capital.
But even though the political science major plans to go straight to Capitol Hill when he graduates this spring, he will have a degree from a Canadian college -- McGill University in Montreal.
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Eric Andreasen, 23, from Portland, Maine, is studying political science at McGill University in Montreal.
Back when Andreasen, 23, was deciding where to go to college, he applied to a dozen U.S. schools. When it came time to choose, he narrowed it down to either George Washington in D.C. or McGill just north of the border.
McGill offered him a full undergraduate university education for what it would have cost for just one year at G.W.
"When the financial packages came in, it was a no-brainer for me," Andreasen said.
Indeed, with strained family budgets and the soaring cost of tuition at American schools, the coveted university degree often comes with just too much debt for many students.
About one in six people who owe money on their student loans is in default. Such a debt load is a harsh reality that is forcing a growing number of young people to look north to Canada for an education they can better afford.
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Leah Ott, 20, from Houston, Texas, is a physiology major at McGill University.
Six percent of McGill's student body is American, and the ranks are growing. The number of U.S. students at Canadian colleges rose 50 percent in a decade, and now about 10,000 Americans attend Canadian colleges, according to the Institute for College Access & Success.
That institute also says graduates from an American university can expect, on average, to carry more than $26,000 in debt. And about 9 percent of those grads default on student loans within two years.
The largest cost of going to school in the United States is the tuition, which is astronomical compared to Canada. At schools such as the University of Chicago and New York University, the annual tuition tops $40,000, far above their Canadian counterparts, which benefit from a tradition of robust government support.
NYT: Free college options still exist for those willing to build ships, milk cows, salute
According to each university, here is what it costs for a year of undergraduate tuition at a select group of U.S. and Canadian universities:
• University of Chicago - $45,945
• George Washington - $45,780
• Stanford - $41,250
• McMaster (Hamilton, Ontario) - $20,966
• McGill - $14,561
• University of Winnipeg - $11,115
For Leah Ott, the financial differences were hard to ignore.
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Students on the campus of McGill University in Montreal.
"There are three girls in our family and we're all attending university now," said Ott, 20, a physiology major from Houston who said she was impressed with the academic reputation of McGill. "Money is definitely a factor."
Not only are the costs of tuition lower, but American students can even use college savings plans, U.S. student loans and apply for scholarships at some schools in Canada.
And according to the students, the application process is simpler, with Canadian universities typically putting less emphasis on essays, recommendations and interviews.
Said Kathleen Massey, registrar at McGill, "It is the grades and the SAT scores, that combination is what we consider when we look at an applicant's file."
A bachelor's degree from a Canadian university meets a global standard, said Paul Davidson, President of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
"Undergraduate students that complete in Canada have tremendous access to the best graduate programs right around the world," he said. "So, if you're a student that wants to pursue graduate studies, a Canadian degree will serve you very well, indeed…. They also are a passport to good jobs."
Which, along with the price, makes it all the easier for American students to head north.
"I'm coming out with minimal debt," said Andreasen. "It brightens up the prospect of the future for me."


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House on Huntington blight list still unsold
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Last year Huntington Town placed this house on its list of blighted properties, a designation that requires a score of at least 100 points on a checklist of violations ranging from peeling paint to infestation by vermin. It was one of 47 properties on the list at that time.
The owner was required to enter a restoration agreement that included putting the property, on Huntington Road, up for sale. It was listed for sale in July at $450,000 and renewed at $440,000 earlier this year.
The town has learned that 58 real estate brokers have seen the property and one offer has been made, town spokesman A.J. Carter said when we inquired last month. The offer was rejected.
That led us to wonder if the conditions of the restoration agreement were being met.
According to the town, the owner is in compliance. He was required "to list the house within a time frame, which he did," Carter said in an email. "We also made him take the electricity out, which he did, and clean up the yard. The house is also secured, so kids can't get in."
Town records show that more than 80 properties have wound up on the blight list since it was started two years ago, he said, and today 16 have been removed. In many cases, the structures were torn down after the properties were sold.
The town's "goal is to eliminate blight," Carter said. The presence of this eyesore demonstrates how difficult that can be.
Readers have chimed in about a driver's experience featured on this page three weeks ago. The driver learned she owed a $25 late fee on a red-light camera ticket -- one she had never received.
The only way to appeal the late fee was to appear in traffic court, which the driver, Kathleen Zielazny of Glen Cove, decided wasn't worth her time. "Who's going to take a day off to go to court to contest $25?" she asked.
"I received the same notice last week for an infraction in Commack," wrote Michael Murphy of Greenlawn. "When I called to inquire I was told that the only way to appeal the $25 late fee was to appeal in person in traffic court. I thought it odd that such an important document could be 'lost in the mail.' After seeing your column, I find it even more odd."
And Laura Cerverizzo of North Massapequa related the experience of her daughter. "The first time she was aware of any ticket was when the notice came saying she never responded to the first summons [for a red light violation in Queens]." She was told the only option was appearing in court -- in downtown Manhattan, which would require unpaid time off from work and the cost of round-trip LIRR and subway fares.
"She really wanted to fight it for the principle issue but like the woman in your article it made no financial sense. She paid the ticket and the late fee. I am sure they are not the only ones!! What a great way to make extra money!"
We don't know how widespread those experiences are, but based on numbers provided by the counties, we can report that late-fee pain is being felt by thousands of drivers each year. The highest numbers were recorded in 2011: In Nassau, 39,374 red-light camera late fees were paid for a total of $984,350. In Suffolk, the fees totaled $858,935.
Here's a breakdown of red-light camera late fees, as provided by each county:
2009: $181,625
2010: $656,550
2011: $984,350
2012: $632,425
2013 (as reported April 24): $85,475
Suffolk (which began installing cameras in 2010):
2011: $858,935
2012: $696,751
2013 (as reported May 1): $133,550
We'll be watching those numbers as more red-light cameras are installed; each county has the authority to double the number of intersections in the program.


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